Southern Healthcare, owner of Sefton Hall nursing home in Dawlish, has won The Care Home Employer Award at the Great British Care Awards 2023.

The judges said Southern Healthcare had a track record of delivering good quality care and managing improvement, of demonstrating a willingness to change to meet new social care priorities, and of demonstrating good practice in person-centred care and support.

Founded in 2001, Southern Healthcare has 160 residents across four care homes in Exeter, Dawlish, Plymouth, and Seaton.

Managing Director Geoffrey Cox said: "This award means a lot to me because it recognises the commitment of our employees to the residents in their care.

"We are constantly striving to change the culture of care for the better, whether its through further training, or by providing a fulfilling life for our residents where they are cared for and empowered.

"The way the team care about each other is our gold dust. I can judge how we treat our clients by how we look after one another – and we are there for each other. We are trying to make person-centred care a reality with the service users as well the staff."

The Great British Care Awards national award ceremony was held in Birmingham and the awards were presented by celebrity host Peter Andre.